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Avalanche Prompts Closure of Mammoth Mountain; No Missing People Reported

Avalanche Prompts Closure of Mammoth Mountain; No Missing People Reported
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Source--http://ktla.com/2018/03/03/avalanche-prompts-closure-of-mammoth-mountain-no-missing-people-confirmed/
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An avalanche prompted the closure of Mammoth Mountains Saturday morning, according to the ski community’s official Twitter account.
Officers are seen at Mammoth Mountain after an avalanche prompted officials to close the area on March 3, 2018. (Credit: Melissa Pamer/KTLA)
Officers are seen at Mammoth Mountain after an avalanche prompted officials to close the area on March 3, 2018. (Credit: Melissa Pamer/KTLA)
Ski patrol was performing hazard mitigation when the avalanche came down toward the High Five Express area at around 10:15 a.m., a tweet said.
“All rescue measures are in place and the mountain is currently closed,” the message said. “At this time, there are no confirmed missing people.”
Three people who were partially buried in the avalanche were able to free themselves, according to Mammoth Mountains staff.  Lift operations have been suspended for the rest of the day to allow crew “to focus full efforts on the site.”
Those who want to report any missing individuals could call 760-934-0611.
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